LYRICS
You better contact home, mister
’cause you’re about to see
In the combat zone, mister
Going down in history
Going down in His-story
Oh, it’s been so long, long, long
So very, very long
Always have some
Oh, there really is no doubt
We never go without
Always have some
Phone-Home.mp3 (unplugged to save energy)
Chords: E G / G F# E / E D# D D5 D#5 E5 / G F# D5 E5 / Second Verse E A
Instrumentation: Vocals, Takamine Acoustic Guitar
Written and recorded at Lake Wynonah, Pennsylvania
ABOUT THE SONG
This song serves as a powerful commentary on the destructive consequences of mass consumption and its contribution to climate change.
The opening lines, “You better contact home, mister, ’cause you’re about to see,” suggest a warning to the listener about the imminent consequences of their actions. The reference to “the combat zone” implies that the battle against climate change is underway and that individuals are directly involved, whether they realize it or not.
The repetition of “Going down in history, going down in His-story” emphasizes the significance of the moment and the lasting impact of humanity’s actions on the planet. It suggests that the choices we make today will shape the narrative of history, both in human terms and in the broader context of the Earth’s story.